CV-boots should be checked at regular intervals to ensure that it is not damaged and a ripped boot is to be fixed right away. The Pick-up and MPV models fitted with the 4-wheel drive have the Independent Front Suspension (IFS) drive axle with Constant Velocity (CV) joint axle half-shafts, which are made of rubber boots to cover the joints and keep the grease. These CV boots are to be inspected in case of damage every time the oil is replaced and every time the vehicle is raised to be in service since this ensures that the CV joints are not exposed to water, grime, dirt, and other harmful materials, that might cause expensive premature CV-joint failure. The presence of torn boot can be signaled by a heavy grease on the interior of the front wheel(s) and the caliper of brakes. The missing clamps and tears in the boots should also be carefully inspected, and in case any damages are detected then the boot needs to be changed at once.